Student and Mentor Awards
The ISTSS Student Section recognizes the hard work and dedication of students and mentors. The Society will recognize award winners at the ISTSS 39th Annual Meeting, November 1 to 4, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
An individual can be nominated for multiple awards. When considering whom to nominate for these awards, ISTSS encourages submissions from applicants from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds and from countries outside of North America, as well as within. Elected board members are not eligible to be nominated for awards.
Given the number of submissions for these awards, the Committee is unable to consider additional materials. Submissions that exceed the character or page limits, or submissions after the nomination date will not be considered.
For questions regarding ISTSS Awards, please contact the ISTSS Executive Office.
Submit Your Nomination
Nomination Deadline: May 15, 2023, 11:59pm US Eastern Time
Student Outstanding Achievement Award
The Student Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the hard work and dedication of students and prizes a graduate student member of ISTSS who has made a significant contribution to the field of traumatic stress through research, clinical activity or advocacy.
Submit a nomination and view criteria and nomination requirements.
Outstanding Student Advocacy and Service Award
The Outstanding Student Advocacy and Service Award recognizes a student member of ISTSS who has made significant contributions in the field of public advocacy, clinical work, and traumatic stress at a local, national, and/or international level. The award promotes efforts by students who have worked to advance the understanding of trauma or to improve the access to and quality of services that benefit those affected by traumatic events.
Submit a nomination and view criteria and nomination requirements.
Distinguished Mentorship Award
The Distinguished Mentorship Award honours and promotes the considerable efforts and accomplishments of individuals who consistently serve as effective mentors for students in the field of traumatic stress. The award recognizes individuals who effectively guide students throughout their professional training in a multifaceted partnership sustained by mutual respect and concern.
Submit a nomination and view criteria and nomination requirements.
Frank W. Putnam Trauma Research Scholars
The Frank W. Putman Trauma Research Scholars Award provides two $1,000 awards to student members who submit proposals judged to have the greatest potential to contribute to the field of traumatic stress. Frank W. Putnam Trauma Research Scholars are named in honor of Dr. Frank W. Putnam, who is recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of traumatic stress research, service to children and families around the world, and decades of mentorship and service to the society. Previously the student research grant program, the Frank W. Putnam Research Scholars Program was endowed by anonymous donors identified as the friends and colleagues of Dr. Putnam.
Apply and view criteria and submission requirements.
Student Poster Award
This award is presented annually to recognize excellent work in a poster submission to the ISTSS Annual Meeting.
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